Minnesota § 508.80 - FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENT OR ENTRY; PENALTY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 508.80 — FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENT OR ENTRY; PENALTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 508.80. FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENT OR ENTRY; PENALTY
Whoever fraudulently procures, or assists in fraudulently procuring, or is privy to the fraudulent procurement of, any certificate of title or other instrument or of any entry in the register of titles, or other book kept in the office of any registrar, or of any erasure or alteration in any entry in any of these books, or in any instrument authorized by this chapter, or knowingly defrauds, or is privy to defrauding, any person by means of a false or fraudulent instrument, certificate, statement, or affidavit affecting registered land, shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding five years, or by both.
History:
(8326) RL s 3448; 1905 c 305 s 78; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 508.80
What does Minnesota Statutes § 508.80 cover?
Section 508.80 ("FRAUDULENT INSTRUMENT OR ENTRY; PENALTY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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